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Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests

globalFebruary 11, 2026
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Iran’s president denies it seeks nuclear weapon and admits ‘shame’ after mass protests
Masoud Pezeshkian tries to convey message of national unity as negotiations with US hang in balance
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Masoud Pezeshkian tries to convey message of national unity as negotiations with US hang in balance

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Iran’s president insisted his country was not seeking a nuclear weapon as he acknowledged “great sorrow” after the authorities’ recent crackdown on protesters.

Speaking to crowds gathered across Iran to mark the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, Masoud Pezeshkian sought to claim a message of national unity after demonstrations that roiled the country and triggered an unprecedented crisis for the regime.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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